ROYAL OAK, Mich. — On May 27, 2026, the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) proudly participated in the annual Senior Day celebration at the Detroit Zoo, joining senior groups from across Metro Detroit in a day dedicated to active aging, wellness, and community engagement.
ACA’s Qipao Team, Tai Chi Team, and Dance Team delivered a series of captivating performances that highlighted the richness of Chinese culture while celebrating the vitality and spirit of older adults in the community.
The program opened with a graceful presentation by ACA’s Qipao Team. Dressed in elegant traditional Chinese attire, the performers combined a fashion showcase with choreographed movement, demonstrating the timeless beauty of the qipao and the confidence, poise, and dignity of Chinese American seniors.
The Tai Chi Team followed with a dynamic demonstration of traditional Tai Chi. Their fluid and deliberate movements embodied the principles of balance, mindfulness, and healthy living that have made Tai Chi a treasured practice for generations. The performance drew significant interest from attendees, many of whom stopped to watch and learn more about this ancient Chinese art form.
The event concluded with a vibrant umbrella dance performed by ACA’s Dance Team. Accompanied by traditional music, the dancers moved with elegance and precision, creating a colorful and visually stunning performance that captivated the audience and earned enthusiastic applause.
As one of Metro Detroit’s leading Asian American community organizations, ACA has long been committed to promoting healthy aging, cultural preservation, and community engagement. Through programs such as Tai Chi classes, dance groups, health workshops, cultural celebrations, and social services, ACA encourages older adults to remain active, connected, and engaged in community life.
Participation in Detroit Zoo Senior Day provided an opportunity not only to showcase the talents and energy of Chinese American seniors but also to share Chinese culture with a broader audience. The event fostered cultural understanding and strengthened connections among diverse communities throughout the region.
“Events like Senior Day remind us that culture has the power to bring people together,” said Peggy Du, Executive Director of ACA. “We are proud of our senior participants for representing our community with such enthusiasm and grace, and we look forward to continuing our mission of promoting cultural exchange and enriching the lives of older adults.”
About the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA)
Founded in 1972, the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) is one of the oldest Chinese American community organizations in the United States and a founding chapter of OCA–Asian Pacific American Advocates. Through its service centers in Detroit, Madison Heights, and Canton, ACA provides senior services, social services, health and wellness programs, cultural education, and youth development initiatives. Each year, ACA serves more than 7,500+ community members throughout the Metro Detroit region.
美華協會精彩亮相 Detroit Zoo Senior Day 展現華裔長者風采 傳揚中華文化魅力
【密西根州皇家橡市訊】2026年5月27日，Detroit Zoo舉辦年度 Senior Day（長者日）活動，吸引來自大底特律地區眾多長者團體及社區民眾共襄盛舉。美華協會（Association of Chinese Americans, ACA）應邀組織旗袍隊、太極隊及舞蹈隊參加演出，以精彩豐富的中華傳統文化表演贏得現場觀眾熱烈掌聲與高度讚賞。
活動當天，美華協會旗袍隊率先登場。隊員們身著典雅華麗的旗袍，在悠揚樂曲的伴隨下，以優雅的走秀與舞蹈表演充分展現中華傳統服飾之美。整齊流暢的演出不僅彰顯了東方女性的優雅氣質，也展現出華裔長者自信從容、積極向上的精神風貌，贏得現場觀眾陣陣掌聲。
隨後登場的太極隊帶來精彩的太極拳表演。隊員們動作行雲流水、剛柔並濟，一招一式沉穩有力，充分展現太極文化所蘊含的養生智慧與哲學精神。表演吸引大量民眾駐足觀賞，不少觀眾表示，透過此次演出，更深入了解中華傳統健身文化的獨特魅力與價值。
舞蹈隊壓軸演出的傳統傘舞則將現場氣氛推向高潮。舞者們手持彩傘，在優美樂曲中翩翩起舞，動作輕盈流暢、姿態婀娜多姿。色彩繽紛的舞傘與整齊優雅的舞步相互輝映，充分展現中華傳統舞蹈藝術之美，令現場觀眾陶醉其中，掌聲與喝采聲不絕於耳。
作為大底特律地區重要的亞裔社區服務機構，美華協會多年來持續透過太極班、舞蹈班、合唱團、健康講座、文化活動及各類社區服務項目，鼓勵長者積極參與社區生活，提升身心健康，豐富退休生活。此次參與 Detroit Zoo Senior Day，不僅展示了華裔長者健康、自信、充滿活力的風采，也讓更多主流社區民眾有機會近距離欣賞中華傳統文化，進一步促進不同族裔之間的文化交流與相互理解。
美華協會表示，文化是連結不同族群的重要橋樑。未來協會將持續推動多元文化交流活動，鼓勵更多長者走出家門、參與社區，展現銀髮族的活力與才華，同時透過豐富多彩的文化展演，向社會分享中華文化的深厚底蘊與獨特魅力，共同建設更加包容、多元與和諧的社區。
關於美華協會（ACA）
美華協會（Association of Chinese Americans, Inc.）成立於1972年，是全美歷史最悠久的華裔社區組織之一，也是全美華人協會（OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates）的創始分會。五十多年來，協會持續服務大底特律地區亞裔社群，透過位於底特律、麥迪遜高地（Madison Heights）及坎頓（Canton）的服務中心，提供長者服務、社會服務、健康促進、文化教育及青年發展等多元化項目，每年惠及超過七千多名社區居民，致力於提升社區福祉、促進文化傳承與推動族裔融合。
